Explode

German Meaning

explodieren

platzen

sprengen

detonieren

ausbrechen

knallen

krepieren

zur Explosion bringen

in die Luft fliegen

platzen lassen

sich entladen

zu Fall bringen

English Meaning

  1. To release mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy by the sudden production of gases in a confined space: The bomb exploded.
  2. To burst violently as a result of internal pressure.
  3. To shatter with a loud noise: The vase exploded into tiny pieces when it hit the floor.
  4. To make an emotional outburst: My neighbor exploded in rage at the trespassers.
  5. To increase suddenly, sharply, and without control: The population level in this area has exploded during the past 12 years.
  6. To change state or appearance suddenly: Over the weekend the trees exploded with color.
  7. Sports To hit a golf ball out of a sand trap with a shot that scatters the sand.
  8. To cause to release energy or burst violently and noisily: The children exploded three firecrackers.
  9. To show to be false or unreliable: explode a hypothesis.
  10. Sports To hit (a golf ball) out of a sand trap with an explosive shot.

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